The Benicia Bridge
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The Benicia Bridge is a local newsletter launched in January 2026 by two professional journalists who recently returned to our hometown of Benicia, CA. We were raised here. We live here. We care about this community.
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Residents reported strong odors and extended flaring from the Benicia refinery during the last two weeks. Now investigators are looking for the cause. Air monitors are reporting elevated levels of PM 2.5. Read more original reporting here
Air District investigating odors at Valero Benicia Refinery
Bay Area Air District investigators were on-site at the Valero Benicia Refinery on Monday to determine the cause of heavy odors in the air. The investigation comes after Benicia residents have reporte...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Residents reported strong odors and extended flaring from the Benicia refinery during the last two weeks. Now investigators are looking for the cause. Air monitors are reporting elevated levels of PM 2.5. Read more original reporting here
Benicia news: Valero announced plans to eliminate 237 jobs at the Benicia refinery. We have the list of job titles affected. Click here to read the story and learn more.
Are (were) you an employee or contractor there? Journalists want to hear from you.
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Are (were) you an employee or contractor there? Journalists want to hear from you.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Benicia news: Valero announced plans to eliminate 237 jobs at the Benicia refinery. We have the list of job titles affected. Click here to read the story and learn more.
Are (were) you an employee or contractor there? Journalists want to hear from you.
the-benicia-bridge.ghost.io/the-237-beni...
Are (were) you an employee or contractor there? Journalists want to hear from you.
the-benicia-bridge.ghost.io/the-237-beni...